Birthday Card

Hi everyone!

I had so many birthdays in July and a lot more in August that it's been non stop Birthday cardmaking.  I have today a card for a friend that will be going out Monday.  It was kept pretty simple because of the way it's being mailed.

Recipe for Card:
Paper-Stampin Up Crumb Cake and Old Olive, Prima Botanical
Stamp is Miss Anya Collection from The Greeting Farm
Copic Sketch Markers-E13, E21, E25, E27, E29, E33, E37, E50, E51, YG63, YG67, YR00, YR12
Atyou Spica-Olive, Peach and Sand
Elegant Edges cricut cartridge
Border punch is EK Success
VersaFine in Onyx Black
Memento in Tuxedo Black
TPC Studio Greetings


Thanks so much for visiting.  Have a fabulous afternoon!

It's Friday!

I hope everyone has a rockin weekend!  Stay cool!

I have a card today that I quickly wanted to to share before it went in the envelope.  Enjoy!

Such a shame you can't see it sparkle.  I used a lot of Lindys.
Recipe:
Stampin Up Early Espresso and K&Company Que Sera Sera
Stamp is Syren from The Greeting Farm
Decorative Doily from My Favorite Things
Prima pearls
Flowers are I Am Roses
Copic Sketch Markers-E21, E25, E27, E29, E50, E51
Lindy Stamp Gang-Starburst Spray in Wisteria Purple Blue, Mountain Lavender Gold, Pretty In Pink Pink, Passionate Plum and Mission Bells Brown.  Mica Powder in Royal Purple Plum and Hibiscus Rose Orange.
Charm is from my stash
Martha Stewart Corner Rounder
Winsor & Newton Iridescent Medium
A La Mode Embossing Powder in Clear
Arhival Ink


Half way through this post I decided to take another picture and this time with the flash on so everyone could see the sparkle.

Thanks so much for stopping by!  Have a fabulous evening!

Thank You Card

Happy Thursday!  One day closer to the weekend!  It's finally raining here in Michigan and it's been raining for more than an hour...yay!  Lol, I've never been more excited to see it rain.

I have a card today that I wanted to share.

Recipe:
Paper is from my stash and SEI On The Coast
Forever Young cricut cartridge
Atyou Spica in Clear
Border punch is EK Success
Ribbon is from my stash
Inkssentials Enamel Accents in Black
TPC Studio Greetings
VersaFine in Onyx Black

Thanks for stopping by!  Have a fabulous evening!

Altered Picture Frame

Hi everyone!  I hope you all are enjoying your Wednesday.  I wanted to share an altered frame that I made for a swap at A Lil Scrap Of Heaven.

Recipe:
Recollections Floral Embellishments
Lindy Stampg Gang-Starburst Spray Pretty In Pink Pink and Delphinium Turquoise.  Embossing powder in Madonna Robe Blue Gold.  Moon Shadow Mist in Van Dyke Sepia.  Charm.
I Am Roses
Metal butterfly charms are from Michaels
Tim Holtz-Memo Pin, Adage Ticket, Reflections, Distress Ink in Vintage Photo, Sprocket Gears
Prima bling
Ribbon is from Hobby Lobby


Thanks so much for stopping by and have a fabulous night!

Winner Of The It's My Birthday Blog Hop & A Card

Hi everyone!  Before I announce the winner of the It's My Birthday Blog Hop, I wanted to share a card.

Recipe:
Stampin Up Early Espresso, Pear Pizazz, Tempting Turquoise cardstock
Prima Madeline
Recollections pearls
Lindy Stamp Gang-Starburst Spray in My Mojito Green, Starburst Color Shot in Creme Brulee Cream, Embossing Powder in Orbit Olive Gold
Versa Mark
Tim Holtz Stampers Anonymous Reflections
Decorative Doily from My Favorite Things
Ribbon is from my stash
Flowers are I Am Roses
TPC Studio Greetings
Stampin Up Early Espresso Classic Ink Pad
Spellbinders Nestabilities-Small Circle and Small Scallop Circle


And now on to the It's My Birthday Blog Hop winner.  I first want to thank Rachelle at Creations With Rachelle for allowing me to celebrate her birthday and be a hop stop.  And the winner of the 4 Lindy Stamp Gang Starburst Stains are...........

Tiffany said...
This are adorable! TFS


Congrats Tiffany!  I have sent you an email.  You have one week to respond via email or I will select another winner.

I want to welcome any recent friends.  I update as much as I can so please feel free to visit often.

Have a fabulous day!

It's My Birthday Blog Hop Recap

For Paper Playtime Digi Monday, click here.

Happy Monday everyone.  I hope you all have a good week.  Stay cool!

Rachelle wanted to give everyone another day to hop though the entire line up and have a chance to win her GRAND PRIZE!! Good Luck!!


It's My Birthday Blog Line Up

Rachelle-http://creationsbyrachelle.blogspot.com/  

Shawnee-http://quiverofangels.blogspot.com/      

Lisa-       http://handmadewithlove-lisa.blogspot.com/

Patricia- http://creativediva98.blogspot.com/        

Corinne-http://celebratingordinarymoments.blogspot.com/   

Deb-http://www.scrappingmamma.net/      

Monica-http://scraps2treasure.blogspot.com/  

April- http://curlsandgrins.blogspot.com

Diane-http://thescrapinator.blogspot.com/  

Martha- http://pattisscrapingtime.blogspot.com

Suzanne-http://cricutcraftingrammy.blogspot.com/  

Cherie-http://gracefulcardmakers.blogspot.com

Kristy-http://scraptasticalkreations.blogspot.com

Ashley- http://www.theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com/

Lezlye- http://www.lezlyes.blogspot.com/

I wanted to show off my projects one more time.  Enjoy!

 Day 1

 Day 2

Day 3

I hope you all have enjoyed the It's My Birthday Blog Hop.  A very special thank you to Rachelle at Creations at Rachelle for hosting.  Rachelle, I hope your birthday was fabulous and I appreciate being a part of your birthday celebration.

Please remember to comment on each of my blog posts to be eligible for the blog candy which is the Lindy Stamp Gang Starburst Stains.  I will announce the winner tomorrow which is Tuesday, July 26th.

Have a fabulous day!

Digi Monday at Paper Playtime

For It's My Birthday Blog Hop Recap, click here.

Today is Digi Monday over at Paper Playtime and I hope you will join us for this fun challenge. 

The challenge is....

 Summer theme with a digi or rubber stamp

My first card is from my sponsor Di's Digi Downloads.

Recipe:
Paper is from stash
Everyday Paper Dolls cricut cartridge
Copic Sketch Markers-E11, E13, E25, E34, E35, E37, RV91, Y13, Y15, YG63, YG67, YR00, YR16
Atyou Spica-Lavender, Blossom, Sand, Black and Clear
VersaFine in Onyx Black
Lindy Stamp Gang-Moon Shadow Mist in Long John's Silver.  Starburst Spray in Cocklebells Coral, Edelweiss Moss Green, Azure Sea Asters and Yellow Rose of Texas
Inkadinkado Coastal


I did another card for Anary

Recipe:
Paper is Stampin Up Tangerine Tango and SEI On The Coast
Copic Sketch Markers-E21, E34, E35, E37, E50, E51, R05
Atyou Spica in Black
Sakura Gelly Roll in White
Spellbinders Nestabilities-Small Circle and Small Scallop Circle
Stampin Up Stampin Write  Tangerine Tango
VersaFine in Onyx Black
TPC Studio Greetings

I hope that you will join us over at Paper Playtime.  Stop by and take a look at what the other Queens have in store.

Have a fabulous day!

It's My Birthday Blog Hop Day 3

For the It's My Birthday Blog Hop Day 1, click here.
For the It's My Birthday Blog Hop Day 2, click here.

Welcome to day 3 of It's My Birthday Blog Hop and I hope you all are having fun.  If you are coming from Kristy at Scraptastical Kreations, you are right on track.  If you have just come across my blog and would like to hop along, please start over with Rachelle at Creations By Rachelle. 

There are a few rules for this hop, in support of each crafter and the time they have put into their work, to be eligible for the "Grand Prize" you MUST visit each blog and leave a comment for each day of the blog hop and also become a follower at "Creations By Rachelle" and also like Rachelle's page on Facebook = http://www.facebook.com/CreationsbyRachelle?ref=ts
Have fun and enjoy all the wonderful projects created by some wonderful talented friends.

This hop runs from July 22-24th, so you have plenty of time to make it all the way through the hop. Check out each blog and see what each blog has to offer for BLOG CANDY!

It's My Birthday Blog Line Up

Rachelle-http://creationsbyrac​helle.blogspot.com/

Shawnee-http://quiverofangels.​blogspot.com/    

Lisa-http://handmadewithlove-lisa.b​logspot.com/

Patricia-http://creativediva98.blogspot​.com/      

Corinne-http://celebratingordi​narymoments.blogspot.com/ 

Deb-http://www.scrappingmamma.​net/    

Monica-http://scraps2treasure.​blogspot.com/

April-http://curlsandgrins.blogspot.​com

Diane-http://thescrapinator.bl​ogspot.com/

Suzanne-http://cricutcraftingr​ammy.blogspot.com/

Cherie-http://gracefulcardmake​rs.blogspot.com

Kristy-http://scraptasticalkre​ations.blogspot.com

Ashley-http://www.theglamoroussideofs​crapping.blogspot.com/  -YOU ARE HERE

Lezlye-http://www.lezlyes.blogspot.com/  -NEXT STOP


For today I went with a card...

Recipe:
Paper and ribbon came from my stash
Forever Young and Birthday Bash cricut cartridges
Black gel pen


Remember to comment on each day of the hop to be eligible for my blog candy which are 4 Lindy Stamp Gang Starburst Stains.

Thanks so much for hopping by.  Please stop back tomorrow for a recap.  Have a fabulous day!

Your next hop stop is Lezlye at Lezlye's Ink & Paper Creations

It's My Birthday Blog Hop Day 2

For the It's My Birthday Blog Hop Day 1, click here.

Welcome to day 2 of It's My Birthday Blog Hop and I hope you all are having fun.  If you are coming from Kristy at Scraptastical Kreations, you are right on track.  If you have just come across my blog and would like to hop along, please start over with Rachelle at Creations By Rachelle. 

There are a few rules for this hop, in support of each crafter and the time they have put into their work, to be eligible for the "Grand Prize" you MUST visit each blog and leave a comment for each day of the blog hop and also become a follower at "Creations By Rachelle" and also like Rachelle's page on Facebook = http://www.facebook.com/CreationsbyRachelle?ref=ts
Have fun and enjoy all the wonderful projects created by some wonderful talented friends.

This hop runs from July 22-24th, so you have plenty of time to make it all the way through the hop. Check out each blog and see what each blog has to offer for BLOG CANDY!

It's My Birthday Blog Line Up

Rachelle-http://creationsbyrac​helle.blogspot.com/   

Shawnee-http://quiverofangels.​blogspot.com/       

Lisa-http://handmadewithlove-lisa.b​logspot.com/ 

Patricia-http://creativediva98.blogspot​.com/         

Corinne-http://celebratingordi​narymoments.blogspot.com/    

Deb-http://www.scrappingmamma.​net/       

Monica-http://scraps2treasure.​blogspot.com/   

April-http://curlsandgrins.blogspot.​com 

Diane-http://thescrapinator.bl​ogspot.com/   

Martha-http://pattisscrapingtime.blogspot.com/

Suzanne-http://cricutcraftingr​ammy.blogspot.com/   

Cherie-http://gracefulcardmake​rs.blogspot.com 

Kristy-http://scraptasticalkre​ations.blogspot.com 

Ashley-http://www.theglamoroussideofs​crapping.blogspot.com/  -YOU ARE HERE

Lezlye-http://www.lezlyes.blogspot.com/  -NEXT STOP


It's not a party without party hats.

Recipe:

My Mind's Eye Twinkle Twinkle Little Girl

Trim is from Karla's Etsy

Recipe:

DCWV Celebration

Feather boa is from my stash

 A picture of both of them.

Remember to comment on each day of the hop to be eligible for my blog candy which are 4 Lindy Stamp Gang Starburst Stains.

Thanks so much for hopping by.  And remember to stop back tomorrow for another creation.  Have a fabulous day!

Your next hop stop is Lezlye at Lezlye's Ink & Paper Creations.

It's My Birthday Blog Hop

Good morning and welcome to the It's My Birthday Blog Hop.  I'm so glad you could stop by.  If you are just coming from Kristy at Scraptastical Kreations, you are right on track.  If you just came across my blog and would like to hop along, please start over with our lovely birthday girl Rachelle at Creations By Rachelle.

Happy Birthday Rachelle!  I hope you have a fabulous day!

There are a few rules for this hop, in support of each crafter and the time they have put into their work, to be eligible for the "Grand Prize" you MUST visit each blog and leave a comment for each day of the blog hop and also become a follower at "Creations By Rachelle" and also like Rachelle's page on Facebook = http://www.facebook.com/CreationsbyRachelle?ref=ts
Have fun and enjoy all the wonderful projects created by some wonderful talented friends.

This hop runs from July 22-24th, so you have plenty of time to make it all the way through the hop. Check out each blog and see what each blog has to offer for BLOG CANDY!

Today I went with a banner.

Recipe:

Birthday Bash, Storybook and Once Upon A Princess cricut cartridges

Paper is Recollections, Stampin Up Rose Red and DCWV Street Lace

Tulle

A picture close up.  I made the rosettes.

For my blog candy I have 4 bottles of Lindy Stamp Gang Starburst Stains.  The 4 are Bachelor Button Blue, Bells Of Ireland Green, Peony Scarlet Red and Mission Bells Brown.  To win you must comment on each blog post.  Becoming a follower and friending me on Facebook gets you extra entries.  Please remember to leave a way for me to reach you.  I will use Random. org and announce the winner on Tuesday, July 26th.

Thank you so much for hopping by.  Be sure to stop back tomorrow to see a new creation.  Have a fabulous day!

Keep on hopping to Lezlye at Lezyle's Ink & Paper Creations.

Christmas In July Blog Hop Day 3

For Christmas in July Blog Hop Day 1, click here.
For Christmas in July Blog Hop Day 2, click here.

Good afternoon.  I'm late with my post and I apologize.  I have not been feeling well and have been off and on sleeping for about 2 days now.  I didn't realize my post never went live.

It's day 3 for Christmas in July Blog Hop and I hope you have all enjoyed yourselves.  There's a lot of talent on this hop so make sure you hopped by to see all the ladies.  If you've hopped from Bobbi at Rock Girl Custom Designs , then you are right on track.  If you have just come across my blog and would like to hop along, please start over with Lisa at Scrapping With Lisa.  She is also doing a grand prize so make sure you follow the requirements to be eligible.

Today I have a card.  Not just any card.....a step card.  I love step cards.  They are so much fun.  I tried to make it look like Santa was on the roof so that's why you see all the dark color.

Recipe:

Paper is from my stash.  All scraps

Winter Frolic cricut cartridge

Scrappy Moms Winter Wishes

Stampin Up Classic stamp pad in Real Red

Lindy Stamp Gang Starburst Stain in Dark Chocolate Truffle

Spellbinders Nestabilities-Small Oval and Small Scallop Oval

Atyou Spica in Gold

DecoArt Snow Writer

Sakura White Gel Pen

A side view.

Remember to comment on each post.  There was 3 including today.  Each comment will get you that much closer to winning a $10 gift card to your choice of Michaels, Joanns or Hobby Lobby.  I will announce the winners on Wednesday, July 21st.

Thank you so much for hopping by.  I hope you have been inspired.  A very big thank you to Lisa at Scrapping With Lisa for hosting this hop.

Have a fabulous evening!

Your next hop stop is April at Curls and Grins.

Christmas In July Blog Hop Day 2

For the Christmas in July Blog Hop Day 1, click here.

Hello again and welcome to day 2 of the Christmas in July Blog Hop.  I hope you all are enjoying the hop so far.  If you have just hopped from Bobbi at Rock Girl Custom Designs, you are right on track.  If you have just come across my blog and would like to hop along, please start over with our hostess Lisa at Scrapping With Lisa.

Today I decided to show everyone ornaments for the Christmas tree.  This is the first Christmas that my fiance and I will be up here in Michigan.  For those you that don't know, I moved from Delaware to Michigan back in the end of April.  Of course we have no decorations but happily my fiance decided to let me decorate the house for the holidays in my own way.
 
Now.....you see how to make these glitter ornaments everywhere so I'm not going to do a tutorial.  Just go on to YouTube and it will bring up a lot of videos.  There are many ways you can make these...reinkers, Pledge Floor Shine, Beacon Glitter It, etc..  My preference is the Glitter It.  Here is a picture below.

From what I gather, at time it's hard to find the Glitter It.  I found mine at AC Moore last year and when the holiday came to an end, I ran to pick up a ton of bottles so hopefully I'm good for this year.  If you are having a hard time finding the Glitter It, my next suggestion is to use the Pledge Floor Shine.  Here are 2 of the ornaments.

Ornaments were bought at Hobby Lobby.
Ribbon is from last year's Christmas but I think it was bought at Joanns.
Martha Stewart Glitter in Garnet and Malachite



I have 1 more ornament to show and this one is a little different.

Styrofoam ball
Beads, pins, sequins and ribbon came from my stash
Green glitter glue


Remember to comment on each day of the hop for your chance to win a $10 gift card to your choice of Michaels, Joanns or Hobby Lobby.  I am drawing using Random. org 3 winners.  One for each day.  Again, to win, simply leave a comment and a way for me to reach you.

Thanks for hopping by and have a fabulous day.  Be sure to come back tomorrow for another chance to win and to see a new project.

Keep on hopping over to April at Curls and Grins.

Christmas In July Blog Hop

Good morning and welcome to the Christmas in July Blog Hop.  I'm happy you stopped by.  If you just came from visiting Bobbi at Rock Girl Custom Design, you are right on track.  If you just came across my blog and would like to hop along, please start over with our lovely hostess Lisa at Scrapping With Lisa.

This hop runs from July 15-17th, so you have plenty of time to make it all the way through the hop. Check out each blog and see what each blog has to offer for BLOG CANDY!   Please come back tomorrow to see what new projects we have created.  After all it's Christmas in July and who doesn't like Christmas.

In support of each crafter and the time they have put into their work, to be eligible for the "Grand Prize" you MUST visit each blog and leave a comment for each day of the blog hop and also become a follower at "Scrapping With Lisa" and Lisa's facebook page:  https://www.facebook.com/pages/Scrapping-with-Lisa/130882060268842.
Have fun and enjoy all the wonderful projects created by some wonderful talented friends.

On to day 1.  I decided that each day would be different.  Today the post shows off gifts.  Who doesn't like getting gifts?!  I love making and receiving homemade gifts.  Ten times better!  The 2 I have today are fabulous and the rockin part....these gifts can be used for any occasion and they are super simple!

The first gift idea is a clutch that holds mini candles.  I found the template here.

 Recipe:
Paper, ribbon and brad come from my stash
Flowers are I Am Roses and Recollections
Lindy Stamp Gang Starburst Spray in Cathedral Pines Green
Tim Holtz Distress Ink in Fired Brick


Another view.

I could fit 2 small candles placed on their sides.

The second project is something I found over with September Ninth.  Stop by her blog to check out the instructions.  And what would I be making today?!  Scrubs!  Perfect for gift giving!  So simple and the possibilities are endless.  Today I made hand scrub.

 I filled the container three quarters with sugar.  Laid a layer of the hand soap down.  Mixed everything together and tada....hand scrub!


This is what it looks like.  Smells fabulous!

Decorate it any way you like.

Recipe:
SoftSoap Cherry Blossom
Ziploc twist container
Everything is from my stash
Lindy Stamp Gang Starburst Spray in Rudolph's Nose Red
Scrappy Moms Winter Wishes stamp set
Stickles in Gold
Spellbinders Nestabilities-Small Oval and Small Scallop Oval
Stampin Up Classic Stamp Pad in Real Red

Another view.

Ok so onto some blog candy.  I will be giving three lucky winners a $10 gift card of their choice to either Michaels, Joanns or Hobby Lobby.  That's right, I said three winners.  One for each day.   To win, simply leave a comment and a way for me to reach you.  Obviously, commenting on each day will increase your chances.  I will put in extras entries if you become a friend on Facebook and become a follower of my blog.  I will be using Random. org and announce the winners on Wednesday, July 20th.

As we all know, Blogger has been unfriendly.  If you are having a problem becoming a follower, please let me know.

Thanks for stopping by and be sure to come back tomorrow where I will have a new project.

Have a fabulous day and continue hopping to April at Curls and Grins

Winner Of The Scraps Blog Hop

Happy Wednesday!  I hope you all had a fabulous day!

I would like to thank you to everyone who hopped by on Saturday and Sunday for the Scraps Blog Hop.  I know commenting and following were becoming a problem and I appreciate everyone who visited.  I would also like to thank Jennifer at Crafty Card Gallery for allowing me to be a hop stop.

To announce the winner.  I used random.org and it gave me #6.......

Jenn said....
Beautiful card and door hanger! Love those pretty butterflies, TFS!
hugs, Jenn

Congrats Jenn.  I have sent you an email to get your mailing address.  You have one week to contact me or I will draw again.

Thanks everybody again for all your sweet comments and stopping by.  Please join me on Friday for a Christmas in July Blog Hop hosted by Lisa at Scrapping With Lisa!

Have a fabulous night!

Door Knob Hanger For A Swap

Good evening everyone.  I hope you all enjoyed your Tuesday.

I wanted to share a door knob hanger I altered for a swap at My Scrap Room.  My partner is Sonia and I hope she likes it.

Recipe:
Door knob hanger was bought at Joanns
Paper is from Crate Paper
Flowers are I Am Roses
Tim Holtz-Memo Pin, Accoutrement, Adage Ticket,  Grungeboard from the Mixed Minis, Distress Ink in Tea Dye and Ornate Plate
Lindy Stamp Gang-Starburst Spray in Jack In The Pulpit Teal, Glory Of The Seas Gold, Ponderosa Pines Olive, Rhododendron Red Rose, Ghostly Gargoyle White.  Moon Shadow Mist in Van Dyke Sepia.  Glitz Spriz in Cactus Gold.  Mica Powder in Holly Leaf Green Fire
Americana Acrylic Paint in White Wash
Recollections bling

Thanks for visiting and be sure to stop back tomorrow.  I will be announcing the winner of the Scraps Blog Hop.

Have a fabulous night!

Scraps Blog Hop Day 2

For the Scraps Blog Hop Day 1, click here.

Happy Sunday and welcome to day 2 of the Scraps Blog Hop.  I hope you all enjoyed day 1 and got inspired to use up your scraps.  There are some talented ladies on this 2 day hop so be sure to check out all the blogs.  If you are hopping over from Madison at Funky Cards, you are right on track.  If you had just come across my blog and would like to hop along, please start over with our lovely hostess Jennifer at Crafty Card Gallery.

Today I decided to utilize my black and white scraps.  I love using my Lindy Stamp Gang sprays and had just gotten a lot of new colors so I couldn't resist using them.  I went with 1 project and it's a suspension card.  Enjoy!

Recipe:
All paper are scraps
Lindy Stamp Gang Starburst Sprays-Hottie Patottie Pink, Ghostly Gargoyle White, Tibetan Poppy Teal and California Poppy Gold
Martha Stewart Monarch Butterfly punch
Storybook cricut cartridge
Black thread


Remember to keep the comments coming for a chance to win the $10 gift card to either Michaels, Joanns or Hobby Lobby.  I will draw 1 name using Random.org and announce the winner on Wednesday, July 13th.

Also remember that there is a grand prize...
Be sure to visit all the blogs & leave comments, as there will be a grand prize, a $50 credit to the Designs on Cloud 9 store, http://www.designsoncloud9.com​/ sponsored by Michelle of Designs on Cloud 9. To win the grand prize, you must comment on and become a follower of all the blogs. (Seeing is how blogger is being unfriendly at the moment to follow people, please let me know if you are having an issue becoming a follower)

Thanks so much for hopping by and a big thank you to Jennifer at Crafty Card Gallery for allowing me to be a hop stop.

Your next stop is Gina at California Scrappin'.


Have a fabulous day!

Scraps Blog Hop

Welcome to the Scraps Blog Hop... If you came from the fabulous Madison at Funky Cards, you're in the right place. If you just happened to come across my blog and would like to play along, start at the beginning at www.craftycardgallery.blogspot​.com.

The purpose of this hop is to help you use up some of your scraps. I'm sure you've got your fair share - I know I do! You'll see 30 talented crafters coming up with unique ways to use their scraps. Some may share tips on how they store their scraps as well!  Be sure to visit all the blogs & leave comments, as there will be a grand prize, a $50 credit to the Designs on Cloud 9 store, http://www.designsoncloud9.com​/ sponsored by Michelle of Designs on Cloud 9. To win the grand prize, you must comment on and become a follower of all the blogs.

I have a ton of scraps.  As you can see....

Actually, I have another 2 of those boxes filled.  I keep my scraps in the Recollection boxes I got at Michaels.  My scraps range anywhere from tiny little pieces to a 12 X 12 cardstock with a little piece taken off.  These boxes work fabulously for me but I could probably store my scraps better.

I have two projects today......

The card layout is a sketch that is being used for this weeks' challenge at GAB Challenge Blog.  Stop on over to play along.
Recipe:
All paper are scraps
Ribbon is from my stash
Lindy Stamp Gang-Starburst Sprays in Azure Sea Asters, Cotton Candy Pink, Marigold Yellow Orange and Yellow Rose of Texas
VersaFine in Onyx Black
TPC Studio Greetings
Elegant Edges cricut cartridge
Martha Stewart Monarch Butterfly punch


The other project I have is a door hanger I made for my cousin for her craft room.  Though I gotta tell ya, I was a little worried half way through this one.  I couldn't find anymore aqua cardstock.  But low and behold I found a small piece hiding under other scraps.

Recipe:
All paper are scraps
Brads are from my stash
Flower punch is EK Success
Martha Stewart Monarch Butterfly punch
Elegant Edges & Home Decor cricut cartridges
We R Memories eyelets
Tulle

I'm also giving away blog candy.  One person selected via Random. org will receive a $10 gift card to their choice of Michaels, Joanns or Hobby Lobby.  To win, simply leave a comment and a way for me to reach you.  To win another entry, become my friend on Facebook by clicking here.  Let me know you are coming from the hop so I know to give you another entry.  I will announce the winner on Wednesday, July 13th.

Thanks for hopping by and be sure to come back tomorrow for day 2 of the Scraps Blog Hop.

Your next stop is Gina at California Scrappin'


Have a fabulous day!

Quick & Simple Birthday Card

Hi everyone!  It's such a nice morning here in Michigan so I wanted to get a quick post in before I take advantage of the great weather.  It's supposed to rain later on this afternoon so I think I'm going to go sit outside for a bit and soak in the sun.

I wanted to show everyone the card I made for my step mom for her birthday.  Her birthday is on Saturday but with mailing I had to get it out today.  This is a great card for anybody who doesn't have a lot of time to create.  It's clean and simple.

Recipe:
Paper-Stampin Up Crumb Cake and DCWV Mariposa
Craft string
TPC Studio Greetings
VersaFine in Onyx Black


Thanks so much for stopping by.  Have a fabulous afternoon!

Altered Family Canvas

Good evening!  I hope you all enjoyed the holiday.

I was going to post my family canvas yesterday but I got caught up with all the holiday festivities and decided to sit back and relax so I'm posting it today.

This is the 3rd canvas that I have recently made.  If you want to see my friends canvas and the one I altered for my fiance and I, please continue to the posts below.  I really wanted to keep this one simple and I love how it turned out.  Love the blue...such a pretty color.

12 X 12 canvas I bought at Joanns
Recipe:
Paper is DCWV Mariposa
Lindy Stamp Gang Starburst Stains in Dark Chocolate Truffle and Creme Brulee Cream
Americana Acrylic Paint in Sapphire and Khaki Tan
Flowers are I Am Roses and Prima
Wooden "Family" and Flat Back Pearls are from Joanns
Tim Holtz Distress Ink in Frayed Burlap
Bling is Recollections
Tim Holtz Paper Distresser


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Friend Altered Canvas

Good evening everyone.  I hope the weekend has been great for you all! 

Today I have the second altered canvas that I've made.  Tomorrow, I will bring you the third and final altered canvas.  For this canvas, I focused on my friends.  I couldn't find any pictures that had my girls and my boys all in one picture so I focused on just my girls and came up with 4 pictures instead of just one.  Love how it turned out.

This is a 12 X 12 canvas that came from Joanns.
Recipe:
Paper is DCWV Street Lace
Lindy Stamp Gang-Starburst Spray in Hottie Patottie Pink, Glitz Spritz in Scintillating Silver
Flowers are I Am Roses and Prima
Paisley cricut cartridge
Embellishments-my stash (trims), Hobby Lobby, Recollections, KARLAS001 Etsy


Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you all enjoy the holiday tomorrow!

Have a fabulous night.

Altered Canvas

Hi again!  This is my second post of the day.  If you want to see my previous post, please go to the post below this one.

I hope you all are having an awesome weekend.  The weather here in East Michigan was a hot one today.  Thunderstorms have been rolling through the area so my fiance and I decided to hang in tonight.

It's been awhile since I altered a canvas.  I love altering things.  I will be doing three canvases within the next couple of days.  The first one I have done is for love.  With my other two, one will be for my family and the other for my friends.  I can't wait to show you the other two, but for today it will just be the one.  Sorry for some of the bright spots....I really need a new camera.

Recipe:
Canvas is a 12 X 12 I bought at Joanns
Wooden Love came from Joanns
Paper is from DCWV Be Mine
My Studio Acrylic Craft Paint in Pink and Tan
Bling is Recollections
Tim Holtz Distress Ink in Tattered Rose
Tim Holtz Paper Distresser
Flowers-I Am Roses and Prima
Crackle Paint in Rock Candy
Tattered Angels-Walnut Gold, Old Lace and Vanilla Breeze
Embellishments-my stash, Hobby Lobby, Joanns, KARLAS001 Etsy

Another picture (a little closer)

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GAB#22-Color Challenge

Happy Saturday!  I hope you all enjoy your weekend and have a great 4th of July holiday.  It's the 1st weekend of the month so that means its a color challenge over at GAB Challenge Blog and I hope you will join us this week.

I do not have Cajun Craze so I tried to get the closest color I could think of.  I think the card turned out pretty cute.

Recipe:
Paper-Papertrey Ink cardstock in Teracotta Tile and the rest are from my scraps
Stampendous Personal Notes Mini Quad Cube
Martha Stewart Doily Lace Butterflies stamp set
VersaFine in Onyx Black


Thanks so much for stopping by and be sure to check out GAB Challenge Blog to play along.


Have a fabulous day!

Black, White And A Splash Of Color

Happy Friday!  I hope you all have a fabulous weekend and a Happy 4th Of July!

I have a card today that I wanted to share.  I'm also submitting it to a couple of challenges.

Recipe:
Paper-Stampin Up Tempting Turquoise and the rest of the papers are from my stash.  I love using scraps.
Stamp is Miss Anya Hats Off set from The Greeting Farm
Stampin Up Classic Ink in Tempting Turquoise
Copic Sketch Markers-Colorless Blender, B04, B05, BG0000, BG10, C7, C8, C10, E000, E00, E11
Atyou Spica in Clear
Spellbinders Nestabilities-Small Circle and Small Scallop Circle
Decorative Doily from My Favorite Things
Martha Stewart Corner Rounder
Ribbon is from my stash
Plantin Schoolbook cricut cartridge


Challenges:
Farm Fresh Challenge Blog-WOW Color Splash
Kaboodle Doodles-Going in Circles
Card Patterns-Sketch (see below)




Thanks so much for stopping by.  Have a fabulous evening!